STORMS CLOSE SEVERAL ROADS IN JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK

Joshua Tree National Park service has closed several roads in the park due to heavy rains. The Park Loop Road from the Twentynine Palms park entrance to the turn-off to Cottonwood is closed due to flooding and debris blocking the road. Clean-up crews are working to reopen these sections of road as soon as possible. In addition, the Queen Valley Dirt Roads, as well as the Keys Ranch Road, are all flooded and are closed until further notice. The Park Service warns visitors that flash floods often catch people unaware, and urges motorists not to enter washes when water is flowing.